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Qarrianne Blayr, Associate Artistic Director of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, discusses their upcoming production of "Black by Popular Demand," taking place at the Victoria Theatre on February 28 & March 1, 2026.

Tickets and additonal information can be found at DCDC.org.

This segment first aired 02/19/2026.

Discover Classical's Adam Alonzo speaks with Hailey Flanagan, Erin Blair and Catherine Voorhees, the leads from Dayton Ballet's upcoming presentation of Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty." Here the broadcast version is supplemented with additional interview material.

"The Sleeping Beauty" will take place with a live orchestra Friday, February 20, through Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Schuster Center. Visit daytonperformingarts.org for tickets and additional information.

This segment first aired 2/17/2026 in an abbreviated form.

Learn about artist and area art gallery owner Dana Wiley.

For additional information, visit her website at danalwileygallery.com.

This segment first aired 2/12/2026.

Larry Corresel speaks to curator Heather Jones about the 2026 Restyled Art Auction, titled "In Small Measure", being held at The Contemporary Dayton February 13 & 14, 2026.

For more information about this event, visit The Contemporary Dayton's website at codayton.org.

Dayton Opera's Artistic Director Kathleen Clawson shares what to expect in the Opera's upcoming double bill, "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!" and other upcoming Dayton Opera performances.

"The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!" will take place Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30PM and Saturday, February 7 at 2:30PM and 7:30PM at UD's Roger Glass Center for the Arts.

Purchase tickets for "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!" and other future Dayton Opera productions at daytonperformingarts.org.

Larry Coressel talks to multi-faceted Dayton musician Kyleen Downes about her rock music program for teens called "Talking 'Bout the Young Sound."

For more information, visit Kyleen's website, kyleendownes.com

David Crean speaks with Organbuilder Nicholas Koch.

This segment first aired 1/29/2026.

Meet Maureen Hickey Haitch, conductor of the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Strings & Youth Orchestra.

Listen to the DPYO perform the concert titled "Sunrises & Storms" on an upcoming episode of Discover Classical's Live & Local, February 15 at 10AM & February 16 at 8PM.

For more information about the DPYO & DPYS, visit daytonphilharmonicyouthorchestra.org or daytonperformingarts.org.

This segment first aired 1/27/2026.

Larry Coressel speaks to SSO Music Director & Conductor Peter Stafford Wilson about the upcoming concert, "Timeless Whimsy."

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Visit the SSO website at https://www.springfieldsym.org/event-details/cancelled-timeless-whimsy for more information.

This segment first aired 1/22/2026; this post updated 1/23/2026

David Crean talks to Dr. William Henry Caldwell, Director of the MLK Community Chorus at the Cleveland Orchestra, about his past and present career as a choral conductor.

This segment first aired 2/22/2024.

Conductor Richard Kaufman shares stories of his life and career before coming to Dayton to conduct the DPO as it plays John Williams' live score to Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park

See Jurassic Park accompanied by the DPO on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Schuster Center. Tickets are available at daytonperformingarts.org

This segment first aired 1/15/2026.

Find out about Muse Machine's upcoming musical production of Disney's Frozen from director Joe Deer.

Disney's Frozen will run January 15 though 18, 2026 at the Victoria Theatre.

Find out more and purchase tickets at MuseMachine.com.

This segment first aired 01/13/2026.

Adam Alonzo interviews cellist Anita Graef, who recently performed at the Arts Live Vanguard Concert at the University of Dayton. That performance will be featured on Live & Local, airing Saturday, 01/10, at 10AM, and Sunday, 01/11, at 8PM.

This segment first aired 01/08/2026.

Larry Coressel speaks with Coleen Kelsey, a Miami Valley artist whose work will be shown at the Dayton Society of Artists through January 17, 2026.

For more information about the exhibit, visit daytondsa.org.

This segment first aired 01/06/2026 and was edited on 01/07/2026.

Larry Coressel speaks with Coleen Kelsey, a Miami Valley artist whose work will be shown at the Dayton Society of Artists through January 31, 2026.

For more information about the exhibit, visit daytondsa.org.

This segment first aired 01/26/2026.

Larry Coressel sits down in the studio with area composer Steven Winteregg to discuss his recent work.

This segment first aired 12/23/2025.

Noah Carpenter, the Senior Organist at Normandy United Methodist, discusses the history of the church and their upcoming Christmas Open House. For more information visit NormandyUMC.org

This segment first aired 12/18/2025.

Eric Knorr stopped by the studio to discuss his role as Music Manager and upcoming music at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center.

This segment first aired December 16, 2025.

Brandon Ragland, Artistic Director of the Dayton Ballet, discusses his new version of the The Nutcracker.

For tickets and additional infromation, visit DaytonPerformingArts.org

This segment first aired 12/11/2025.

Learn about Dr. Steven Hankle, Associate Professor of Choral Music & Music Education at the University of Dayton and Director of the Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Chorus.

The Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Chorus will perform in Handel's Messiah at the Winsupply Theatre inside the Schuster Center on December 16, 2025. Visit Daytonperformingarts.org for more information.

This segment first aired 12/9/2025.

Shaun Yu speaks with Spencer Germany, a choral composer, teacher and winner of this year's Composers Competition held by the Bach Society of Dayton.

This segment first aired 12/4/2025.

Shaun Yu speaks with Mickey McGroarty, a choral composer and contestant in this year's Composers Competition held by the Bach Society of Dayton.

This segment first aired 12/2/2025.

Learn about Sand Dollar Music from its founders, Christin Coffee Rondeau & Sarah Robertson. More information is available at their site, sanddollarmusic.com.

Meet the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra's new Concertmaster, Zulfiya Bashirova.

This segment first aired 11/20/2025.

University of Dayton music faculty member Dr. David Sievers discusses the importance of Handel's Messiah.

Dr. Sievers and Patrick Reynolds will direct UD's Vocal Performance Ensemble, University Chorale & University Orchestra in their performance of Selections from Handel's Messiah on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:30PM at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts Concert Hall. More information can be found at UDayton.edu/calendar.

This segment first aired 11/18/2025.

Conductor and co-creator George Daugherty discusses his program "Bugs Bunny at the Symphony," which he will present with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Kuss Auditorium in Springfield.

This segment first aired 11/13/2025.

On the station's 40th birthday, Larry Coressel reminisces about his time at here with our President & CEO Shaun Yu.

Discover Classical first aired on November 11, 1985.

This segment first aired 11/11/2025.

Filmmaker Ian Mullin discusses his time working at Dayton's Neon Movies, his journey into filmmaking, and his current project Corner Store.

This segment first aired 11/6/2025.

The Human Race Theatre artistic director Emily Wells and actress Darlene Spencer discuss Kate Hamill's Dracula: a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really, running through November 9, 2025 at the Loft Theatre. Visit humanracetheatre.org for even more information.

This segment first aired 11/4/2025.

Director Maggie Cooper discusses the Clark State Theatre Arts Program's upcoming production of To Kill a Mockingbird, running at the Clark State Performing Arts Center Friday, October 31 through November 9, 2025. For more information, visit pac.clarkstate.edu.

This segment first aired 10/30/2025.

Director Adrienne Oehlers discusses the Wittenberg University Department of Theatre and Dance's presentation of the the musical Ride the Cyclone , which will be performed at the Wittenberg Chakeres Theatre from October 30 - November 2, 2025. For more information, visit Wittenberg.edu.

This segment first aired 10/28/2025.

Qarrianne Blayr & Debbie Blunden-Diggs of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company discuss the upcoming presentation titled Reflections, which will include the world premiere of a piece entitled "Promised Land."

Reflections will take place October 25 & 26, 2025 at the Victoria Theatre. Visit dcdc.org or daytonlive.org for ticket information.

This segment first aired 10/23/2025.

Dayton Opera artistic director Kathleen Clawson shares the schedule and inspirations for this upcoming season.

This segment first aired 10/21/2025.

Shaun Yu continues his discussion with the Dayton Literary Peace Prize executive director, Nick Raines. Tickets are still available for the awards presentation on November 9, 2025, at the Dayton Arcade. Visit DaytonLiteraryPeacePrize.org.

This segment first aired 10/16/2025.

Learn about the 2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize winners from the DLPP executive director, Nick Raines. Tickets are still available for the awards presentation on November 9, 2025 at the Dayton Arcade. Visit DaytonLiteraryPeacePrize.org.

This segment first aired 10/14/2025.

Learn about the Bach Society of Dayton's upcoming program Sons of Art from the Musical Director David Crean; Sons of Art takes place Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Kettering Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Visit bachsocietyofdayton.org for tickets.

This segment first aired 10/9/2025.

The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra, led by Awadagin Pratt, will be joined by the Wilberforce University Chorus & Soloists in the program, "The Ordering of Moses," at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2pm.

Dr. Justin Seay, Director of the Wilberforce University Chorus, gives details on the performance.

This segment first aired 10/7/2025.

Pianist and DPO guest soloist Garrick Ohlsson sat down with Discover Classical's Shaun Yu to discuss his reverence for Rachmaninov.

Hear Mr. Ohlsson's performance of Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto on Discover Classical's Live & Local broadcasts this coming weekend: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10AM and Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 8PM

This segment first aired 10/2/2025.

Learn about the current Wright State University Theatre production of "The Game's Afoot" from the play's director, Josh Aaron McCabe.

The play runs until October 5, 2025 at the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center at Wright State University.

This segment first aired 9/30/2025.

Curator Jerry Smith discusses the new "Wonders in Color" exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute. This exhibition is available to the public until October 26, 2025.

This segment first aired 9/25/2025.